Fetterley

Thank you for helping me out! This has given me a lot to think about and i'm going to do more research and if all else fails maybe blacksmithing could be a hobby and then a retirement job. Thank you all!

Sincerely, 

Fetterley

On 3/15/2019 at 8:11 PM, ThomasPowers said:

Figuring out what TYPE of blacksmithing you want to do is a good first step.

Thank you! My high school offers PSEO (post secondary enrolment option) for free and that would save me a year worth of classes. Would be best to go for a bachelors, associates or just certificate?

Currently, I have been researching career after career trying to find one that would make me happy in life as I am quickly reaching my senior year in high school. I have mainly looked at medical so far but have recently thought over and came to the conclusion that it is not a good choice to force myself into a career I would hate over time. My entire life I have frequented the Renaissance festival and been fascinated by metal and leather work. Blacksmithing and Leatherworking began to come up time and time again in daydreams and careers I would love to do but I never believed at that time I could make a career out of it. I am in love with both being able to create things and be my own boss. Time after time I find myself wanting to work with metal and leather. After waiting a long while a week ago I told my family that I was considering becoming a Blacksmith and was greeted and given the utmost support (on my mom's side).  My family and I really think it could be a good choice for me and my sister even offered her place for me to live while I get on my feet. In today's world would it be a good choice and idea to pursue blacksmithing full time given the support I would have or should I look into other career options for the time being?